Details

The “Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, supports pest management practices through demonstrations and training in Farmer Field Schools. Financial assistance is granted for each 40-hectare demonstration and training cluster. The scheme aims to enhance pest control knowledge among farmers, helping them manage pests effectively while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.

Benefits

For Farmer Field Schools: Financial Assistance: Grants of ₹17,000/- is allowed towards Demonstration of 40 Ha. each and Training per Farmers Field School through cluster approach.

For Farmers: Training & Demonstration: Hands-on training in pest management through Farmer Field Schools.

Eligibility

For Farmer:

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

The beneficiary should be willing to adopt Integrated Pest Management practices.

For Farmer Field Schools:

The entity/organization should be a Farmer Field School.

The entity/organization should be interested in conducting a Demonstration and Training program for the Farmers.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.

Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:

Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.

Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.

District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required

For Farmer:

Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID)

Address Proof (Electricity bill, Ration card)

Land Ownership Proof

Any other documents (if required).

Farmer Field Schools:

Registration Details of the Organization.

Any other documents (if required).